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IMMANUEL IMAGES
April 2015
April Worship Schedule
Sunday mornings – the heart of our life together
9:15 Nursery Care begins (infants – age5)
9:15 Choir Practice in the Sanctuary
10:00 Worship for All Ages – Sanctuary
10:15 Children’s Church (grades Pre-K – 5th grade)
Moves to 9am beginning April 12, 2015
11:00 Refreshments and Fellowship Time – in the Narthex
Thursday, April 2 -- Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday, after we gather for our pot luck supper, we will
process to the sanctuary, celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and
remember the seven last words of Christ from the cross. Rev. Selena Blackwell
and Pastor Dale will lead the worship.
Sunday, April 5 – Easter
Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2 and 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11,
Mark 16:1-8
Obviously the theme of the day will be the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Our worship will be filled with uplifting songs of resurrection, praise, and
alleluia’s. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. There won’t be any Sunday
school on Easter, but we will introduce the new Sunday school schedule during
our Easter breakfast gathering.
Sunday, April 12 – Second Sunday of Easter
Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31
The gospel lesson on this second Sunday of Easter retells the story of
Jesus’ appearance to the disciples, without Thomas, gathered in the locked
room. Our lessons continue with the members of the newborn church of Jesus
Christ sharing their possessions so that none among them have any need. The
epistle lesson speaks of the God who is light and God’s followers who have
fellowship with one another and are cleansed from sin. Pastor Dale will lead
worship and Rev. Selena Blackwell will be the preacher.
Teen/Adult Sunday School: On our first Sunday of our new Sunday
Schedule, we have invited Corporal Robinson of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s
Department to help us better understand internet and phone security. It is a topic
especially appropriate for teens and their parents. Corporal Robinson, the
resource officer for North Dorchester High School, has requested that we forward
as many questions to her before she meets us so she can be as prepared as
possible to help us with our concerns.
Sunday, April 19 – Third Sunday of Easter
Scripture: Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36b-48
In the lesson found in the gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to the disciples
once again and in order to calm their fears, shares a simple meal with them and
invites them to touch him. He then offers his final earthly words to them. In the
book of Acts, following the healing of a cripple in the preceding passage, Peter
confronts the Hebrews and their sinful ways and calls them to repent therefore
and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out. In the first epistle of John
we are called children of God.
Teen/Adult Sunday School: On our second Sunday of our new Sunday
School time, we are pleased to announce that Mr. Ted Malkus will be sharing a
portion of his knowledge about our church’s history.
Sunday, April 26 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Scripture: Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18
The fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday
because we are invited to read the 23rd Psalm (The Lord is my shepherd . . .) and
in the gospel lesson, Jesus describes himself as a shepherd who cares for his
flock. The epistle lesson of I John continues that letter’s theme of the church
being called the children of God and its call for us to love one another. In Acts
the story is not as pleasant as Peter and John are taken before the Temple High
Priests and questioned.
Teen/Adult Sunday School: In our Sunday School time today we will
look at the scripture lessons for the morning and with Pastor’s Dale’s help,
discuss their meaning for the original audience, their meaning today and how a
preacher should preach their message today. Pastor Dale will likely include
much of this discussion in the sermon at worship time.
PASTOR’S UPDATE
Rev. Dale Krotee
New Sunday School Schedule
Beginning Sunday, April 12, our Sunday school will begin at 9:00 am. We will
begin our time together with all ages in one room, singing our favorite Sunday school
songs. We may read the scripture lesson for the day and we will have a little time of
prayer.
Around 9:15 we will go to our classes. The youngest of our children will go the
nursery. Tammy Luthy will be teaching the children ages 4 to 9. Robin Burton will be
working with the children ages 10 to 14 and there will a group/class for older youth and
adults. For the first few weeks we are asking the older youth and adults to meet
together. We may separate these groups later, but for now the topics of the first weeks
are most appropriate for teens and adults.
The classes will be flexible and if siblings want to be with each other or apart
from each other, the teachers have agreed to work with the needs of each family.
Nursery will still be provided during worship and we are supplying children’s bulletins for
the children who are now being asked to attend worship with their families. Pastor Dale
will also attempt to involve the children and youth in the service to a greater degree.
A schedule for the older youth and adult discussions is listed in the worship
schedule on the first page of this newsletter. Suggestions for additional classes and
discussions are welcome. At this time we are considering discussions on parenting,
other faiths, and more local, denominational and worldwide church history.
Internet and Phone Security
On April 12, at our Sunday School time, Corporal Robinson of the Dorchester
County Sheriff’s Department will be helping us better understand internet and phone
security. She is the Sheriff’s Resource Officer for North Dorchester High School. She
is very well respected and we look forward to welcoming her to Immanuel. Since many
of our questions and concerns may be rather specific, she has asked us to forward our
questions to her so she can be prepared to answer them. So, if you have any questions
about phone apps, internet social media programs, or how to keep your children safe
but not isolated from their peers, please forward your questions to Pastor Dale so he
can forward all of our questions to Corporal Robinson.
New Members
We will be welcoming new members shortly. If Pastor Dale has not already been in
touch with you about membership in Immanuel UCC, please contact him. He
may be reached at the office 410-228-4640 or via email: [email protected]
EMERGENCY COLD WEATHER SHELTER:
Providing for three full-time monitors, who stay at the
Shelter with the guests overnight from 6 pm through 8 am
for 7 days a week, and paying for utilities, laundry,
supplies, and building fees comes to about $28,000 per
year. The program is sustained by monetary donations
from local congregations, individuals, grants, foundations
and other non-profit groups.
But the real “angels” in this program are the volunteers! Immanuel Church has donated
countless hours through the generosity of a growing group of members and friends who
are committed to providing help to some of Dorchester County’s most vulnerable.
So, many thanks to our Immanuel volunteers for their help this season:
To Frank Spillman, for all the dinners he planned, prepped and cooked!
To Diane and Jim Murphy, for all the lunches they shopped for and packed.
To those who piled all the dinners, lunches and breakfast food into their
vehicle to take down to the Shelter, Thursday after Thursday.
To all our dessert bakers and providers, including Dolores Dixon, Michal Dixon,
Joyce Wise, Cassie Burton, Marlene Waldus, Ruth Bradley, Jen Burton,
Kathy Kelly and Lou Jones.
To those who helped serve the dinners down at the Shelter, including: Terry Melius,
Robin Burton, Lou & Dennis Jones, Joyce Wise, Lynn Nossick, Jen Burton.
While we have tried to cover everyone, I am sure someone may have been
inadvertently omitted, however, be assured that your assistance and
thoughtfulness has been appreciated!
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Maundy Thursday service on April 2 will begin with a covered dish meal
at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Worship in the sanctuary to follow
at approximately 6:45pm.
WALK OF THE CROSS
Good Friday
April 3, 4:00-6:00 pm
The Dorchester County Ministerial Association sponsors the “Walk of the
Cross” on Good Friday, beginning this year at St. Luke's United Methodist
Church, 712 Bradley Avenue; Refuge Temple Church of God, 800 Robbins
Street; Cambridge Wesleyan Church, 803 Race Street; Bethel A. M. E.
Church, 623 Pine Street; Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Race Street;
Jubilee Christian Fellowship, 415 Academy Street and Christ Episcopal
Church, 215 High Street. You may join the walk at any location. The Walk is
a reflective journey, with a brief observance of the “Stations of the Cross” conducted at
each of the seven stops along the route. Bus transportation available to help those
needing assistance with travel between church locations
EASTER SUNDAY
On Sunday, April 5, before our Easter Service, there will be Easter
Breakfast, complete with Easter Egg Hunt for the children. It is
always so much fun watching the children “hunt” for prizes in our
grassy yard. Any individually wrapped candy and/or small trinkets
(small toys, bubbles, etc.) gratefully accepted. Please bring items to
church no later than Wednesday, April 1st.
Worship service begins at 10:00am.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Starting April 12, Sunday School will commence at 9:00am
until 9:45am. They will begin with a time of songs and stories
that will run in conjunction with the lectionary themes each week.
Classes will be divided according to age. If you would like to
help with our Sunday School, please contact Diana Krotee.
Saturday, April 25 beginning at 8:00am
Help needed to brighten up the church. Windows
and general cleaning. Many hands make the job
so much easier. Can you spare any amount of time
(1 hour or even less) to help?
IN THE COMING MONTHS…
MISSIONS FUNDRAISER
A fundraiser event is tentatively being planned for Saturday, May 2 to support
our Missions Programs. More information will follow in the May newsletter.
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s day breakfast will be served on May 10 prior to the worship
service. More information will be available in the May newsletter.
SPRING SALE - MAY 16
As you start your spring cleaning, remember our Spring Sale will be
held on Saturday, May 16 starting at 8:00 a.m. Needed for our
table are white elephant items, good rummage (no clothes, please),
bakers (for the bake table), and lots of helpers . More information
to follow in our May newsletter.
GRADUATES
This year we plan to honor our graduates with a reception
to be held during the coffee hour following worship on June 7th in
the Narthex. We will also like to include some brief information on
each graduate in the church bulletin that day. Information sheet is
on the next page and will also be available in the office for pick-up or we can mail it to
you (contact the office). Please send your information sheet to the church, call
410-228-4640 and we’ll take the information by phone or e-mail:
[email protected] be sure to put the information in the body of the e-mail - not an
attachment as we sometimes can’t open attachments due to programming differences.)
If you have a photo that we can include, send that to us as well by e-mail. If you have a
graduate in your family (high school or college), please contact the office 410-228-4640
so they can be included in our program.
Information On Graduates for Newsletter
Name _________________
First
__________________ _______________________
Middle
Last
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Graduation _________________________
School/University from which Graduating __________________________________________
Parents Name ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Activities/Hobbies - church, school, community, etc.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Possible plans following graduation? _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any Brothers/Sister?: ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any pets and their name? ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
April Birthdays
Audrey Giese
Jean Haddaway
Susan Collins
Connor Jones
Rick Kelly
Dennis Elzey, Jr.
Elizabeth Barnett
Donald Jones
Susan Kelly
Dennis Jones, Jr.
Barbara Albert
Becky Dodson
Jimmy Windsor
Mark Luthy
Justin Leonard
4/4
4/5
4/6
4/10
4/11
4/11
4/12
4/14
4/16
4/19
4/19
4/20
4/20
4/22
4/24
April Anniversaries
Lou & Dennis Jones
4/2
Sandy & Wallace Dodson
4/3
Deana & Mark Kozak
4/6
Lisa & Kyle Marshall
4/21
Katie & Brendan Anderson
4/23
Debbie & Kirk Collins
4/26
Nancy & William Spicer
4/29
Birthdays (Continued):
Sterling Bradley
Debi Book
Aiden Barnett
Lynne Breil
4/26
4/26
4/27
4/28
Your Staff
The Rev. Dale Krotee
Janice Haller
J. Curtis White
Lynne Breil
Lisa Plummer
Stephanie Dixon
Pastor
Church Secretary
Choir Director/Organist
Pianist
Custodian
Nursery Care Provider
Your Church Council
Wallace Dodson - President
Chuck Hanson
Lou Jones
Terry Melius
Kim Bair
Diana Jackson
Bill Malkus
John Dodson
Kim Leonard
Bill Malkus
Church Contact Information
Office Hours - Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 410-228-4640 FAX: 410-221-6419
E-mail: [email protected];
[email protected]
IMMAMUEL PRAYER LIST: You are invited to remember these
people in prayers
Members of Immanuel:
Dorothy BURTON resident at the Dixon House, Easton,
Wylie BURTON, Robin Burton’s father, health issues
Merilyn CUSICK, health issues, at home
Bill FOXWELL, facing health challenges
Evan KOZAK, undergoing treatment for Perthes disease
Helen MALKUS, health issues, at home
Cecil MURPHY, husband of Phyllis Murphy, at home, health issues
Friends of Immanuel Church:
Kim BROHAWN, granddaughter of Merilyn Cusick, facing MS
Henry & Darlene DeVOS, friends of Beverly Shelly, health issues
Kenny ELZEY, Julia Newman’s father, at Chesapeake Woods
Kali KNOPP, family of C.R. and Julia Newman, surgery & recovery
Sherri REID & family, friends of Lou & Dennis Jones, health issues
Erin Jones TYLER & unborn child, daughter of the late William Jones and
friends of Diane & Philip Jackson, health issues
Dorothy UDOFF, Jay Book’s mother and Debi‘s mother-in-law, at
Heartfields Assisted Living in Easton
Other Prayer Requests:
Guidance in the nomination of Immanuel’s leaders for 2015 and beyond
God’s support in our response to Ebola epidemic
Members and Friends Serving in Our Armed Forces:
Christopher ANTENEN, U. S. Air Force, now stationed in the USA,
grand-nephew of Jean Haddaway
Timothy Scott MOXEY, JR.,U. S. Navy, stationed in San Diego, grandson
of Debi & Jay Book. Great-grandson of Ted Malkus.
Daniel MOSSBERG, U.S. Marine Corps, husband of Ariana Spillman-Wise,
stationed in North Carolina
Thomas PARENT, U. S. Army, friend of George & Connie Barnett,
serving in Colorado
Matthew L. Ruble, II, U.S. Army, nephew of Michal Dixon,
stationed in Seattle, WA.
Kregory TYLER, U. S. Navy, stationed at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA.,
grandson of Janice Haller and Don & Pat Creighton
Jimmy WINDSOR, U. S. Army, stationed in Virginia
Good Friday
“Walk of the Cross”
Friday, April 3, 2015
4:00-6:00 P. M.
Cambridge, MD
Begin: 4:00 P. M. at St. Luke's United Methodist
Church , 700 Bradley Street
End: 6:00 P. M. at Christ Episcopal Church
215 High Street
A reflective journey, with a brief observance of the “Stations
of the Cross,” conducted at each of the seven stops along the
walk route. Bus transportation between locations will be
available.
sponsored by: Dorchester County Ministerial Association
SUNDAY SCHOOL
STARTING APRIL 12, 2015
9:00 – 9:45AM
You are cordially invited
Easter morning, April 5 , 2015
Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m.
Followed by an
Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt
For kids of all ages 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.